Baily

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Gender

Boy

Origin

French, Scottish

Meaning

Originally an English surname from the Middle English word baili, meaning "bailiff". Could also be from Bailey in Lancashire, which gets its name from the Old English beg meaning "berry" and leah meaning "wood".

Facts

Bill Bailey (born Mark Bailey) is a British comedian, actor and musician, born in 1964.

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